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THE KAMA SUTRA
THE HINDU ART OF LOVE - A COMPLETE TRANSLATION FROM THE ORIGINAL SANSKRIT |
| By: |
Vatsyayana Mallanaga, S.C. Upadhyaya (Trans) |
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Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1842930656 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781842930656 |
| Publisher: |
WATKINS MEDIA |
| Pub. date: |
28 November, 2003 |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Translated from: |
Sanskrit |
| Description: |
This translation comes with an introduction which traces the development of the Hindu art of love through the Vedic and post-Vedic periods. The author provides a comparative study of the various texts and a complete glossary of Sanskrit terms. |
| Synopsis: |
This is the only truly authentic translation of KAMA SUTRA from the ancient Sanskrit. The actual translation, sutra by sutra, is preceded by an Introduction, which traces the development of the subject through the Vedic and post-Vedic periods. The author provides a valuable comparative study of the various texts and a complete Glossary of Sanskrit terms. This new edition is beautifully produced and illustrated with photographs of the famous Indian sculptures from Sacred Temple at Khajuraho dating from 11th century, as well as colorful and exquisitely executed miniature paintings which depict the fascinating and delightful aspects of courtship and love. It is not only a work of art, but will be an important reference for every student of ancient Indian culture and civilization. - Probably the most famous sex manual in the world - The only truly authentic translation from the ancient Sanskrit - Illustrated uniquely with photographs of Indian sculptures depicting aspects of the Kama Sutra dating from the 11th century - Vibrant colour plates which feature exquisite Indian miniature paintings - Not only a work of art, but an important reference for every student of Indian culture and ci |
| Illustrations: |
50 b&w photographs, 32 colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Watkins Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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